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We Need You! Seeking Volunteer's with Heart - Avalon Hospice

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ORGANIZATION: Kindred Hospice Illinois

  • 1 person is interested

Seeking volunteer's that are compassionate and caring.

Do you have a desire to serve others? Working with individuals at the end of life can be a truly heartfelt experience.

Avalon Hospice is in great need of Volunteer's who are interested in visiting with Hospice patients.

Support Services May Include:

  • Visiting patients at home, Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Providing companionship and a listening ear
  • Reading a story
  • Painting nails or brushing hair
  • Giving a hug or playing cards
  • Providing relief for a few hours while the family rests or runs errands
  • Light housekeeping
  • Delivering supplies


We are currently seeking Volunteers in the following areas:
  • Elgin & S. Elgin
  • Bloomindale
  • Schaumburg
  • Streamwood
  • Addison
  • Carol Stream
  • Wood Dale



Questions? To discuss if you qualify and find out the requirements contact, Lisa Mercado -Volunteer Coordinator at 224-353-6270 or email at lisa.mercado@curohs.com.


Orientation and on-going training is required. We want our volunteer's to feel confident when providing support with patients during their visits.

We're flexible; a few hours a week or four hours a month is appreciated.

More opportunities with Kindred Hospice Illinois

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About Kindred Hospice Illinois

Location:

1325 Remington road, Suite L, Schaumburg, IL 60173, US

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to honor life and offer compassion to individuals and their families when facing a life-limiting illness Our Core Values are to: 1. Choose the right attitude, message and priority. 2. Be accountable for all thoughts, words, and actions. 3. Embrace and drive change. Pursue growth and learning. 4. Demonstrate humility and servant leadership. 5. Select great people, treat them with respect, help them and communicate effectively. 6. Celebrate small successes on our journey to greater success. 7. We are here for our patients and each other. Be passionate about what we do. Be innovative and efficient in everything we do.

Description

Curo Health Services and its eight hospice affiliates provide compassionate Hospice care coupled with clinical excellence. We serve thousands of patients and their families across the Nation.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

Fri Jun 08, 2018 - Mon Dec 31, 2018

WHERE

1325 Remington RdSuite LSchaumburg, IL 60173

(42.05244,-88.04815)
 

SKILLS

  • Veteran Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Elder care
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Healthcare

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2-4 + hours week/month
  • Complete CPR certification

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